tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61722725758233378642024-03-05T22:20:44.280-08:00Sea Glass Cottage Joannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07716758796036142540noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172272575823337864.post-29277368928928110072016-09-28T11:16:00.000-07:002017-08-09T15:50:38.875-07:00Sea Glass Cottage gets a new look!<br />
Welcome to the new Sea Glass Cottage!<br />
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I'm happy to be stopping in today to give a peek at some of the updating I've been doing around the exterior of the beach house.<br />
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I really didn't fall off the planet for all these months -- the initial "just painting the exterior" turned into a very involved rebuilding of three levels of porches (back and front), rebuilding exterior staircases to code, and then waiting for the weather to cooperate for a proper paint job. It was quite an undertaking, but very worth the effort! While all of this was going on, my family kept busy with life, even spending two weeks in London, England for a fabulous vacation.<br />
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Just in case you don't know what the original exterior looked like, it is a traditional West Indies style beach house with lots of decorative details in a pale yellow and white. All the white was beginning to look very gray and dirty and worn. When I named it Sea Glass Cottage, I knew it would have to be a shade of blue. All the lovely details were lost in a sea of white.<br />
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After a really fun experience of experimenting with every shade of blue and aqua, I finally chose <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=benjamin+moore+yarmouth+blue&espv=2&biw=1440&bih=645&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwju8rv507LPAhXLox4KHQZUBSYQsAQIJg#imgrc=aw_8NGcxvNVN3M%3A">Benjamin Moore's Yarmouth Blue </a>for the base, and <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=benjamin+moore+jamestown+blue&espv=2&biw=1440&bih=645&tbm=isch&imgil=VUxrSmuh0rCGFM%253A%253BSlXBGbQELSoTYM%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.benjaminmoore.com%25252Fen-us%25252Fpaint-color%25252Fjamestownblue&source=iu&pf=m&fir=VUxrSmuh0rCGFM%253A%252CSlXBGbQELSoTYM%252C_&usg=__zt4jZnIaBjF1x0jAxbfUuwzDbY8%3D&ved=0ahUKEwidqsuS1LLPAhXB6x4KHdQ6DiUQyjcIMw&ei=SwfsV93YKsHXe9T1uKgC#imgrc=VUxrSmuh0rCGFM%3A">Jamestown Blue</a> for the porch shutters. I kept the trim and the bahama shades around the house white. The entire porch deck was rebuilt with <a href="http://www.trex.com/products/decking/?gclid=CJfQh7LUss8CFQuNaQod5BsBdg">Trex </a>decking in a pretty blue-gray shade.<br />
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I hope you enjoy the new look!<br />
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First floor porch --fresh white adirondack chairs are decked out with ikat designs on pillows in sea glass colors of blue, teal, and aqua. Occasional tables are there for your glass of wine or iced tea.<br />
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Second floor porch -- rocking chairs to watch the water and dream as the clouds go by.....<br />
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The back staircase and outdoor shower area is rebuilt, nice and sturdy, safe, and looks so fresh and clean!<br />
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Next on the list of to-do's, freshening up the landscaping. But that's for another day!<br />
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Thank you for visiting my new <b>blue</b> beach house! I'm very happy with the new look as now it feels like I put my stamp on the house and it is really "me."<br />
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See you next time!<br />
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<a href="http://www.mccallmanor.com/link-party/your-inspired-design-55/">McCall Manor at Your Inspired Design</a>Joannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07716758796036142540noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172272575823337864.post-34295839110937755952016-06-23T12:24:00.003-07:002016-06-24T07:08:19.142-07:00Favorite Things #4: Ikat Designs<br />
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Lately, I've been drawn to a lovely design pattern......<b><i>ikat</i></b> designs.<br />
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I didn't even realize that I was gathering a collection of <b><i>ikat</i></b> designs until I noticed a very strange coincidence......I had purchased a sundress, outdoor pillows, a candle, and a fragrance all in the same indigo blue design!! Hmmmm, there must be something to this pattern that I loved, so I did some research.<br />
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Ikat (pronounced "ee-kat") is an Indonesian fabric dyeing technique that is extremely labor intensive and a true art form. The colors and techniques of ikat design can range in soft and subtle hues to very bold and intense colors.<br />
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Ikat designs are everywhere -- in art, home decor, fabrics, rugs, fashion, jewelry, home accessories, and more. (Check out my pinterest board, <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/joannem9/ikat-designs/">"Ikat Designs.")</a><br />
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Here are a few of my current favorites featuring the stunning ikat patterns.<br />
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l. <b>Pillows: </b>I bought a few of these for my outdoor sitting area from <a href="http://www.kirklands.com/catalog/search_sp.cmd?form_state=searchForm&defaultSearchKey=What+can+we+help+you+find%3F&q=ikat+pillows&x=0&y=0">Kirklands. </a>I can't wait to show you how well these go with the new and improved BLUE exterior of Sea Glass Cottage!<br />
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2. <b>Summer Fragrance</b>: It's too hot in the summer for a perfume, but <a href="http://www.aerin.com/Home/5,default,sc.html">Aerin's</a> Ikat Jasmine body cream is the perfect way to wear a very light scent, and I love jasmine!<br />
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3. <b>Fashion: </b>I found this cute ikat print sundress at <a href="http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/style-co.-printed-twist-front-dress-only-at-macys?ID=2801154&CategoryID=5449#fn=sp%3D1%26spc%3D111%26slotId%3D23%26kws%3Dikat%20dress%20style%20&amp;%20co.%20sundress">Macy's</a> and it works well as a casual dress or a cover-up.<br />
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Hello, friends!<br />
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Just dropping in to say that all is well at Sea Glass Cottage -- but the beach house is temporarily out of commission.<br />
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What started as an idea to just paint the exterior has somehow snowballed into a major construction project rebuilding all the wrap-around porches, balconies, and stairs!<br />
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But everything will be safe, weather-proof, and built to last for many years to come in the very harsh beach environment.<br />
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Can't wait to show you the final results!<br />
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Blogland and Pinterest are an amazing resource for decorating ideas and lessons in interior decorating. Every day, with a cup of coffee in hand, I spend some leisure time browsing through my favorite home decor blogs and pins for the latest in decorating trends, colors, styles, and fresh new ideas.<br />
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Sometimes, there's so much eye candy out there it can become overwhelming. So many ideas.....so many tips and tricks....so I've tried to narrow down all that inspirational goodness into a neat package of simple design inspiration. My version of <b>Decorating: 101.</b><br />
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I've learned some very basic principles from people who are very talented and have shared their expertise on their beautiful websites. Here are favorite decorating tips that apply to <u style="font-weight: bold;">any style of home that you have -- traditional, coastal, farmhouse, modern/contemporary, shabby chic, etc.... </u> Everything works! And I've used every one of them.<br />
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<b>l. </b><u style="font-weight: bold;">Lessons in Layering -</u> Learning how to layer a room with color, texture, and shapes adds interest and warmth. Yvonne at Stone Gable teaches you it's as easy as 1-2-3.<br />
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<b>10. <u>Creating Beautiful Tablescapes </u>- </b>For a complete resource of seasonal, themed, and holiday table decor and entertaining, two places are my go-to websites: Between Naps on the Porch, and The Painted Apron. Check out the colorful and creative ways to add style to your table.<br />
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This spring, I'm going tropical!</div>
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Think swaying palm trees, shady verandas with Old World charm......</div>
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My neutral pillows (from <a href="http://www.athome.com/home-decor/">At Home</a>) are my year-'round pillows, and I switch pillow covers depending on the season. This pretty spring green geometric print pillow cover is from <a href="http://www.birchlane.com/">Birch Lane.</a><br />
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And nothing says the tropics better than swaying palm trees. Love these palm tree pillow covers with Old World text from <a href="http://www.birchlane.com/">Birch Lane.</a><br />
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I added a tobacco basket to hold some magazines and greenery on the coffee table. I love this lantern which I usually keep on top of the bookcase -- I brought it down to be the center of attraction.</div>
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And while we're on the subject of tropicals, I'm interested in adding more greenery to the beach house. This chart from pinterest is perfect for selecting some pretty greens to add to baskets and bottles.</div>
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We spent a little time down at our beach house recently, and while the weather was pretty it was an unusually chilly week for the first days of spring. It was too cold for my taste to venture out on the beach, so I enjoyed the fresh air by opening up and the doors and windows and getting a few simple projects done inside.<br />
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Last week, I wrote about my love of <a href="http://seaglasscottagegulf.blogspot.com/2016/03/decorating-withtobacco-baskets.html"><i>tobacco baskets</i> and some simple ways to use them</a> in home decor. I bought two smaller versions to use in the beach house.<br />
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I'm freshening up the look of the den (which is the family hangout) with a tropical look for the spring.....fresh greens, burlap, jute, baskets, botanicals, and lots of neutrals. The small tobacco basket is perfect for a few magazines and a small plant for a touch of spring green.<br />
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I've also posted about my <a href="http://seaglasscottagegulf.blogspot.com/2015/09/post-cards-from-past.html"><i>vintage post card collection</i>.</a>....the tobacco basket reminded me of a bulletin board, and I thought it would work well as a way to display a few of my favorite post cards.<br />
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It was easy to just slip the cards underneath the slats without damaging them.<br />
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Things have been very busy at Sea Glass Cottage getting some much needed updating and remodeling to the outside of the cottage and the grounds. I am looking forward to showing you the final results, but it will likely be a few months before all is complete and ready to show.<br />
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In the meantime, I have turned my obsession -- I mean attention -- to the beautiful and rustic look of <b><i><a href="http://www.inseason.com/baskets/tobaccobasket.html">tobacco baskets.</a></i></b> Just when I thought I had enough collections going with wicker demijohn bottles and baskets of all sizes and shapes, I discovered I love the look of tobacco baskets in home decor.<br />
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I've already purchased two and know exactly the DIY project I will create with them at the beach house!<br />
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Vintage tobacco baskets come from the North Carolina area of the U.S. and as you would expect, were used to hold the cured tobacco leaves when the growers took them to market. You can find newer replicas, but I love the look of the weathered and worn baskets -- even the ones with broken slats. They have a history and a story.<br />
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Besides being an interesting piece of wall decor on their own, you can use your creativity and dress them up seasonally or to display them in unique ways that reflect your decorating style. Here are some ideas:<br />
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Do you have tobacco baskets? How do you use or display them? I'll be going back to the cottage soon to work on my own twist on this awesome piece of decor.<br />
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Thanks for visiting Sea Glass Cottage!Joannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07716758796036142540noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172272575823337864.post-74389290343016061512016-02-01T13:50:00.002-08:002016-03-24T10:33:51.621-07:00 Signs You Love Beach Style<br />
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I love the <i><b><a href="http://www.countryliving.com/">Country Living</a></b></i> website -- have you visited it recently? It really is very fresh and on trend -- not at all like the old version of country living from the past.<br />
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I came across this article there entitled, <i><a href="http://www.countryliving.com/life/travel/a35401/signs-you-need-a-beach-house/">"<b>23 Signs You Need a Beach House</b></a>" </i>and I thought it would be fun to put a little twist on this since we already have a coastal vacation home. Do I qualify as a certified coastal lover according to the quiz? Turns out I do, indeed! Using pictures I've taken in and around <i>Sea Glass Cottage,</i> I'm a card-carrying member of the beach lovers club. <br />
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Are you? Take the quiz and find out! (Of course, it's all in good fun.)<br />
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And, of course, there are plenty of pretty pillows with shells, starfish, and coral.<br />
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I love the romantic look of these sheers around the master bedroom -- they hang around the bed and over the french doors, and it's so pretty when they are blowing in the breeze!<br />
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I hope this post finds you recovered from the hustle and bustle of the holidays and that you are ready to begin a fresh new year!<br />
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While I generally find January to be one of my least favorite months of the year (I always seem to get the "blahs" if the days are too grey and rainy or cold), what I <i>do </i>like about it is the chance for a fresh start.<br />
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A new year with twelve months of possibilities. Places to go. New experiences and new acquaintances. New doors opening, and maybe some closing. I think it always feels right to start anew in January by planning some goals for the new year ahead.<br />
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Here's what I've been focusing on in January:<br />
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<b> I. What I'm Reading</b><br />
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Besides the fiction that I read for pleasure and the scriptures that I read for the soul, I've made a plan to include a few non-fiction popular titles that spark my interest. I love organizing and I'm a regular at purging closets and clothes on a regular basis, so naturally this book seemed right up my alley. I'm sure you've heard about this book as it is all "the buzz" lately, and I've taken away some very good tips and ideas about simplfiying the process of creating uncluttered living spaces. (I'm not on board with everything she advises, but there are some good, solid ideas about categorizing and organizing.)<br />
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<b><i>Here's the biggest tip I learned from this book</i></b> (so I'll save you some money and you won't have to buy the book!) -- if you tidy up your house room by room, you will forever be tidying up your house. Tidying up room by room is like doing the dishes or the laundry -- it's never "done." It's a continuous, never-ending task.<br />
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<b><u>The key to decluttering and tidying up your house is to go by categories, and NOT by room.</u></b><br />
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This really is a key principle, so I sat down and made a master plan of big categories that I will tackle this year. I can be pretty ruthless at purging things, and this is also key. <u>Keep only the things that you really need and use and enjoy-</u>- everything else that is saved for "one day" or "I may need it in the future" should be packed off to charity or given to someone else to enjoy. Categories are the things that take up the bulk of our living spaces such as furniture, clothes (and that means everything from socks, purses, hats, coats, men's ties, scarves, etc....), books/magazines/cookbooks/children's books, kitchen items/dishes/bowls/appliances, etc. etc.<br />
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I've tackled a few big categories already and I love the liberating feeling of out with the old -- another key is to not run out and buy new stuff to fill up all that nice space you've created by purging!<br />
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There's also decluttering and <u><b><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=home%20organizing%20tips&rs=typed&0=home%7Ctyped&1=organizing%7Ctyped&2=tips%7Ctyped&remove_refine=mari%7Ctyped">organizing tips on Pinterest</a></b></u> that are extremely helpful. I'll leave you with this final advice from Marie Kondo:<br />
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<b>2. What's Cooking?</b><br />
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<b> </b>Well, not much cooking going on except for the same fairly simple things I usually cook. But in an effort to maintain healthy snack habits, I ran off this list and I am keeping it in my daily planner so that I can refer to it every day. Fairly obvious choices, but I need to stay away from the temptations that I usually turn to which contain too much salt, sugar, and artificial ingredients.<br />
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<b>3. What I'm listening to....</b><br />
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I recently went with some friends to see a production of<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ScXWusn2AU"> Motown the Musical</a> at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans -- if it's coming to a place near you, go see it! You won't be able to stay still in your seat!( Click <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ScXWusn2AU">here to see preview.</a>) Naturally, I had to have the Motown cd for the car and my home office.<br />
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<b>4. What I'm watching....</b><br />
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I've been a fan of Downton Abbey since the beginning and I'm glad to see that it is going to end with grace and dignity this season. Much as I enjoy the characters, the lifestyle and fashions, the storylines, it is time to wrap up all the loose ends before things got stale. I watched the entire final season through to the end, and all I'm saying is that it left me in a flood of tears!<br />
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<b>5. What's new for Sea Glass Cottage?</b><br />
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This year, I'm going to turn my attention to the exterior of Sea Glass Cottage. The landscaping and outdoor spaces need some sprucing up, and if I can get my ideas approved by the Home Owner's Association, Sea Glass may get a fresh new coat of paint. It is currently a soft yellow, but I am envisioning a beautiful sea glass color. I've known since day one that the yellow was not going to stay.<br />
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Here are some colors I've been considering....<br />
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Which color do you prefer? #1, #2, or #3???<br />
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I'll keep you posted on the updates I do to the exterior of the cottage.<br />
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In the meantime, thanks for visiting Sea Glass Cottage and all best to you in 2016!!<br />
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After what seems like forever (it actually has only been two months), I was finally able to squeeze in a quick visit to my beloved beach cottage this weekend! I had one day to spend on decorating for the holidays before I had to turn around and head back home, so I had to make the most of every minute.<br />
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The weather was gorgeous -- cool and sunny --so I threw open the doors and windows, cranked up the <i><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3e3osJtLdk">Darlene Love Christmas music</a></i> and got to work. My family is looking forward to spending a few days at the beach house during Christmas break, (our first time ever to do this) and I'd like it to be festive for our stay.<br />
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We spend the most time in our den in the back of the cottage, so I wanted to make this room warm and cozy for watching our favorite movies. A burlap pillow cover stamped with "Merry Christmas" was my inspiration, and I added a few other pillow textures and patterns into the mix to create a cozy gathering place on the sofa.<br />
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I love playing with pillow combinations, and I always go back to my go-to formula: Solid + texture + pattern. I especially like soft stripes mixed with prints, and I love that the red print pillows aren't necessarily a Christmas pattern. The creams, taupes, golds, and maroon colors are warm and rich.<br />
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Now, I needed to add just a touch of green -- a tiny tabletop tree, jute reindeer, and a basket of cinnamon scented cones.<br />
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I downloaded this beautiful <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/30188259977777443/">"Come Let Us Adore Him" printable</a> and framed it for the sofa table. (Wish I would have remembered to bring my tiny creche to place by the quote -- I'll bring it on the next trip!)<br />
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Next, I moved into the kitchen/dining room/sitting room area. This is a wide open area and each space flows into the next and opens out onto the second floor balcony. I decided to stay with my love of sea glass colors (blues and aquas) for the all-white kitchen and dining room decor with a little silver for some winter sparkle.<br />
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I created a coffee/hot chocolate station on the kitchen counter and added another framed quote in sea glass colors: <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/97953360619222890/">"Joy to the World, the Lord has Come."</a> It's too humid at the beach to put out ingredients for the hot chocolate station, but I will add containers of candy canes and marshmallows when I'm ready to serve.<br />
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Now, for the dining area -- this is what happens when you start to run out of steam and the cool breeze is beckoning you to come sit outside and enjoy the beach. :)<br />
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I totally didn't feel like ironing the pretty white table cloth, nor did I feel like ironing the silver chevron table runner and putting out dishes. So, I just threw the wrinkled table runner on and called it a day! ;)<br />
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I love the silver crystal encrusted reindeer and Christmas tree, and next time I'll go searching for my taller and more substantial candle holders. Right now, I'm calling it good enough. ;)<br />
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A quick change, and now the stockings are all hung with care, ready for Santa to add a few goodies.<br />
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I hope you enjoyed this short tour as Christmas comes to the cottage -- of course, the most important part of this celebration will be when the family is here. Family is everything, and being together, sharing good times, and making memories makes me happy. <br />
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<b><i> It's really all I want for Christmas.</i></b><br />
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Wishing you and yours a very blessed, peaceful, love-filled Christmas!<br />
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(**sigh** From a Christmas long, long, ago!)<br />
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Things have been very quiet at Sea Glass Cottage....the natural rhythm of high-activity summer has gradually changed into a quiet, gentle fall. The result has been long periods of time between visits and the cottage has been mostly empty.<br />
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At the present time, the storm shutters are closed, outdoor things are locked away safely, and the house will have a little peace and quiet for a while.<br />
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We will be back to spend a few days here during Christmas time just to experience something new and different for us. This will be our first Christmas with the cottage, and my family is excited to make some new holiday memories here and see what it is like to be surrounded by sandy beaches and palm trees in December!<br />
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Traditionally, my family spends the Thanksgiving holidays in the woods in our cabin, and that is where we will be this month and part of December. I'm so looking forward to being together with as many family members and friends who can travel to be together.<br />
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The cabin is completely the opposite of Sea Glass! Sea Glass is white slip covers, and fresh coastal decor with tones of soft creams and blues. The cabin is warm earth tones, rustic, with lots of reclaimed wood, leather, and metal. Very masculine and comfortable, as it's main purpose is a hunting lodge.<br />
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I hope you enjoy this quick tour of our sanctuary in the woods!<br />
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Warm, rich colors throughout the house.</div>
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The property is home to wildlife such as deer and wild turkey, so you'll see lots of these (Pottery Barn) pinecone turkeys throughout the cabin. (Mirror from Birch Lane.)<br />
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A cozy fire in the den, my reading chair, and my husband's pride and joy -- a flat screen tv the size of a football field!</div>
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Lately, the world has been bursting with big, bright, beautiful pumpkins!<br />
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Pumpkin patches are cropping up, porches and steps are filled with pumpkin vignettes with autumn flowers and crunchy leaves, and pretty soon we will be carving up a spooky jack-o-lantern for Halloween night!<br />
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I love pumpkins and have my front porch all decked out with my collection from a recent pumpkin patch visit.....and I think I'm going to borrow a few and decorate them to celebrate my favorite <b>collegiate football team. </b>Yes, for football!<br />
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Pinterest is teaching me that I have to start thinking outside-of-the-box. Who would have thought that pumpkins and football go so well together?<br />
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Here are some of my favorite pinterest pins that have taught me that they are not just for jack-o-lanterns anymore:<br />
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This generic football pumpkin is cute and sure to appeal to the football fan in your house that follows many football teams. You can make it team-specific with colored ribbons.<br />
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For the LSU fans in my house, I spotted these clever purple and gold pumpkins ~ Geaux, Tigers! (You can easily change the colors and letters to your team's colors and/or logo.)<br />
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Today I am so excited to be in the "spotlight" over at the gorgeous blog, <a href="http://www.junkchiccottage.blogspot.com/2015/10/saturday-spotlight-life-behind-blogger_23.html">Junk Chic Cottage.</a><br />
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Kris has been so kind and encouraging to me as a new blogger, and I truly appreciate her very generous spirit and efforts to highlight bloggers and bring new friends to blogs. Her heart is as beautiful as her shabby chic home!<br />
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Thank you, Kris, and if you are a new visitor, I am so happy you are here! Welcome to our home away from home, <i>Sea Glass Cottage! </i>I would love it if you could leave a comment so that I may follow you to your blog ~<br />
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Recently, I posted about my curio cabinet in the cottage where I house my collection of charming <a href="http://seaglasscottagegulf.blogspot.com/2015/09/post-cards-from-past.html"><i>vintage seashore postcards from the past.</i></a></div>
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Today, I am sharing a closer look at my collection of tiny trinket boxes, blinged-out crustaceans and sea creatures, encrusted with crystals!</div>
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These tiny enamel trinket jewelry boxes are tucked in around my collection of sea shell topped bottles.<br />
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Of course, in keeping with my sea glass-themed cottage, I'm on the hunt for tiny trinket boxes in blues and greens that are beach themed. Aren't they cute?<br />
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Thank you so much for stopping by the cottage day!<br />
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Sharing this post at:<br />
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<a href="http://bellarosaantiques.blogspot.com/2015/10/lets-talk-vintage-53-haulin-out-vintage.html">Bella Rosa Antiques: Let's Talk Vintage</a><br />
<a href="http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2015/10/anything-blue-friday-week-101.html#more">The Dedicated House: Anything Blue Friday</a> (featured!)</div>
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On my last visit to Sea Glass Cottage, I spent a little bit of time sprucing up my daughter's bedroom (which also serves as a guest room when she's not here).</div>
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Sadly for me, my daughter transferred to a college in New York which makes her visits home during the school semester rare, so her room is perfect for guests.</div>
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The taupe linen headboard and white beachy furniture were already in place when we purchased the house, so I had visions of making this an all-white or white and aqua room -- until my daughter got wind of my plans.</div>
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She put her foot down. And sent a text.</div>
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"No white, mom! Any color but white!"</div>
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Okay. I'm flexible. What about white and aqua?</div>
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"No. I'd like green, please."</div>
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Her bedroom is cozy and has an en-suite cottage-style bath (that is white and aqua ~ I like to compromise!)</div>
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This cute starfish pillow and the taupe shell pillows were the inspiration pieces to build the room. And 100% daughter approved!</div>
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I'm not crazy about the rug, and I think I will eventually replace it with a sisal rug. However, it's sturdy and it's an outdoor rug so it is standing up to the sand that is dragged in on the first floor (easy to sweep and vacuum).<br />
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I love her bathroom. Bright, fresh white beadboard, white floors, marble counters, and old-fashioned, cottage style wash stand and fixtures. </div>
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Her room is right off the entrance hall and across from her brother's room. If you missed his nautical room makeover, you can <b><a href="http://seaglasscottagegulf.blogspot.com/2015/07/boys-bedroom-makeover-vintage-nautical.html">click on this link.</a></b><br />
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<i>I hope you enjoyed taking a little tour of my daughter's room at the cottage! </i><br />
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Joannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07716758796036142540noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172272575823337864.post-18263296583165551612015-09-23T13:43:00.000-07:002015-09-27T15:44:12.619-07:00Favorite Things #3 -- Everything FallWhat comes to mind when you think of fall?<br />
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I close my eyes and feel cool, crisp air......I smell woodsmoke and spices....I see glorious rich colors of amber and golds.....the sunlight is golden and mellow.....I feel the soft textures of fuzzy sweaters and cozy blankets...I crave apples and pumpkins and all of nature's bounty.<br />
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I celebrate fall! So in honor of this very special special day, <i>the first day of fall,</i> I'm sharing a few of my favorite autumn things.<br />
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<li>One of the first things I do to celebrate autumn, besides pulling out pillows and decor, is to stock up on fresh candles. I love <a href="http://www.yankeecandle.com/browse/candles/_/N-7zk">Yankee candles</a>, and add fresh scents with every season. I always have a candle burning in my kitchen when I cook, and in the evening when we are settled in the den to read or watch television, I enjoy the ambiance of a candle on the coffee table. </li>
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My current fall scents that I am enjoying are Autumn Leaves and Apple Pumpkin:<br />
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You can make either instant coffee or fresh brewed coffee flavored by adding a few dashes of two items you probably have in your spice cabinet: <i><b>ground cinnamon</b> </i>and <i><b>pumpkin pie spice</b>.</i> You can experiment with amounts to see how strong you want the flavors. If I am making a cup of instant coffee, for example, I add a heaping spoon of instant coffee, about three dashes of cinnamon, and a dash or two of pumpkin spice, and add hot water. For a full pot of fresh brewed coffee, add coffee grounds, about a teaspoon each of cinnamon and pumpkin spice, (more if you want stronger flavor) gently stir to mix, and brew as usual.<br />
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<li>You can find the easy recipe for this divine body sugar scrub also at <a href="http://www.happinessishomemade.net/2014/09/25/vanilla-pumpkin-spice-sugar-scrub/">Happiness is Homemade</a>.</li>
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<b><i>Here's to a wonderful fall filled with all good things, the beautiful bounty of nature, and a season of gratitude and thankfulness for all our blessings!</i></b></div>
Joannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07716758796036142540noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172272575823337864.post-2517414868442375092015-09-20T14:56:00.000-07:002015-10-01T07:56:16.761-07:00Decorating with......Beautiful Bottles & Demijohns<br />
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Since we are transitioning into the fall season, I've put away some of my bowls of seashells and coastal pillows to bring in some warmer tones for fall. <i>Sea Glass Cottage</i> is our home away from home, so I'm keeping things low key-- just a few earth-toned pillows in the den and a demijohn vignette on the coffee table.<br />
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Since I'm keeping things very simple here, I've turned to a few of my favorite home decor blogs for more inspiring ideas, and I'm happy to share with you some stunning ways these creative bloggers have used demijohns in their homes.<br />
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Fabulous Kim from <i><b><a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/">Savvy Southern Style</a> </b></i>has a gorgeous home with a mix of comfortable vintage and french country style. I love the way she used these beautiful bottles to add height and style to a bathroom hutch.<br />
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Kim also uses demijohns as lamps, both the glass bottle and wrapped in wicker. <u>Do yourself a favor and go do a search for "demijohn" at her blog.</u> You will be in heaven as she is a collector and uses demijohns extensively in her design style -- she'll even show you how to make an inexpensive and fabulous demijohn lamp!</div>
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Next, we move to the rustic beauty of Kathleen's gorgeous home at <b><i><a href="http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/">Faded Charm</a></i></b>. She features a demijohn in her entrance hall ~ don't you just feel a warm welcome into her home with the charming and vintage styling in her entrance hall?</div>
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Wonderful Jenna at <b style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://thepaintedapron.com/">The Painted Apron</a> </b>is an extraordinary artist, entertainer, and designer who sets the most creative tables for her parties! Her blog is a gold mine of themed parties, decorating, and out-of-this-world recipes. Just look at this beautiful tablescape she created with elegant wine bottles and a large demijohn as the centerpiece.<br />
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Here are some other ideas I've gathered from home decor blogs:<br />
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~use as a vase with seasonal flowers<br />
~group on the hearth by the fireplace<br />
~on bookcases (on top and on shelves)<br />
~on top of hutches and kitchen cabinets<br />
~in a large basket or tray<br />
~as lighting pendants<br />
~on the porch<br />
~lined up a staircase<br />
~add battery operated white lights inside<br />
~on a mantel<br />
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And check out my <b><i><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/joannem9/demijohns/">demijohn pinterest board</a> </i></b>to see other great ideas for using this versatile decorating item. I think I just might start a new collection!<br />
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(**Thank you to Savvy Southern Style, Faded Charm, and The Painted Apron for permission to use their photos.**)<br />
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As I may have already mentioned, the previous owner had a very dark, earth-tone color palette in place. Completely the opposite of my vision for the cottage, so taking down heavy window treatments, dark wood-tone shelves, and dark framed art and decor has been the name of the game. I wish I would have thought to take a before photo with all the dark wood, but I was so anxious to get rid of the dark and let in the light that I forgot.</div>
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Here's a little tour around my now light and bright master bath in crisp white with touches of seafoam green. (See, I really can do another color besides blue!)</div>
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(I can't take any credit for the upgraded materials -- marble counters, white subway tiles, etc... These materials were already in place from a remodel a few years ago. I absolutely love them, so no change there.)<br />
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I really like that the cabinet doors and drawers were removed.....the fabric and towels add color and soft texture and give the room a "cottage" feel. Baskets behind the fabric hold all of our toiletries, so it's all neatly organized and handy.<br />
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These beautiful coral bottles are a focal point in the master bath -- they really grab your attention when you walk in.<br />
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I adore my soaking tub -- a warm bath with rose and vanilla bath salts, a candle, and I'm in heaven!</div>
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My make-up area -- an old painted dresser with a glass top to store my makeup and hair tools. From this vanity area, you step up to the bath tub and sink area. Across from this dresser is the shower stall.<br />
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Some white orchids add a soft touch.<br />
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This is the fabric I am working with to make valances and window treatments -- I think it coordinates nicely with the skirts over the sinks. We shall see.......</div>
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Thanks for visiting and touring my master bath at Sea Glass Cottage!</div>
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On the third floor of the cottage, right outside the master bedroom, is this corner piece that I am using as a curio cabinet to store my vintage collections. I don't have many things, just a few interesting beach-themed items that I've picked up here and there.<br />
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Today I am going to share with you some lovely vintage <i>post cards from the past.....</i><br />
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I have an old, leather bound photo album with black pages to store and display my collection of beautiful vintage "by the sea" post cards. I use photo corners in the album so that the post cards can easily be pulled out to read the messages on the back.<br />
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Let's take a closer look at some of these charming turn-of-the-century messages that someone long ago sent to a friend or relative.<br />
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Aren't they just the sweetest little girls? I love the way the sender in 1906 wrote in French all around the edges, on the little girl's bloomers, and in the background. I wonder what it says about the little girl who has an arrow pointing to her?<br />
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I love examining the stamps and postal marks -- the next post card was written in 1908 in Freeport, Illinois.<br />
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"Ethel" sent another post card to someone at the same address:<br />
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One of my favorite post cards is this one below which features two bathing beauties in a "bathing machine." Proper young Victorian or Edwardian ladies did <i>not</i> remove their clothing at the beach in public! It was not allowed and not at all proper. Bathing machines were available along the shore for fully clothed women to enter the shelter and remove their clothing in privacy to protect their modesty. Either a horse or humans pulled the machine into the water, and the ladies exited out the back, far away from the prying eyes of young men on the shore.<br />
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I love this one -- these men can't help taking a peek at the bathing beauties of their time!<br />
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I've also framed some of my collection so that I can enjoy them whenever I walk by the curio cabinet.<br />
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I hope you enjoyed strolling down memory lane, seeing some beach post cards from the past. How different things are today!!<br />
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Have a wonderful week, and thank you for dropping in at Sea Glass Cottage.<br />
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Sharing this post at: <a href="http://bellarosaantiques.blogspot.com/2015/09/lets-talk-vintage-49-antiques-in-park.html">Bella Rosa Antiques: Let's Talk Vintage</a><br />
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It's way too hot yet to be cooking anything, so instead, I'm cooking up some ideas for fall kitchen decor. As usual, I like simple displays without much clutter.<br />
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I have a pretty white chippy bowl that has been filled with seashells for the summer months. I dumped them out and filled the bowl with moss filler. I think it's time to introduce the coastal colors of fall to my kitchen. My coastal autumn colors of choice are the blue and grey and cream colored pumpkins. They will go well with my mostly white and blue cottage colors.<br />
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I tried different sizes and stacked them to see which collection fit nicely together. I wound up removing the larger white pumpkin in the background and using the smaller pumpkins for easier stacking.<br />
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The next step, after all the pumpkins were nice and snug, was just to start filling in the gaps with fall filler items. I had a bag of fall potpourri that had very large woodsy pieces, so I arranged those in the holes.<br />
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My fall beach kitchen vignette......clean and simple!<br />
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Today I am enjoying some post-Labor Day time at Sea Glass Cottage, drinking a very tall, cool glass of iced tea because I tell you, it is hot and humid! It is gloriously beautiful but autumn is not even a whisper in the air. So, because I brought a bag full of pumpkins and floral decor, I'm ready to at least "play" at getting ready for fall.....a coastal fall.<br />
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I like to keep things very simple, inexpensive, and reuse as much decor as possible. It's fun to stretch my creative muscles and try to repurpose and recreate something unique with each seasonal arrangement. <br />
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I found this cute metal and rope tray at Pier 1 on sale last week and knew I wanted to use it for my patio table arrangement.<br />
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Next, I pulled out "filler" items left over from other projects....moss, fall items such as cones, wood chips, etc..., and floral arranging items. I don't use hot glue on any of my projects because I pull them apart and rearrange/reuse often to save money.<br />
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I had no plan, per se, -- I just put everything on the table and began playing and arranging things until I liked the end result!<br />
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I love the colors of sea glass, the blues and creams and whites, so I chose these lovely blue-grey and cream colored pumpkins (on sale, of course!) at Michael's Craft store.</div>
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I also spotted these cute floral pots in slate grey with pods and blue-grey berries with a fuzzy texture.</div>
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Here's my quick and easy project after simply stacking things at different levels and filling in the gaps with "filler."<br />
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That's all it took -- and now it's ready for us to enjoy on the patio table on the balcony. And just in case it's evening and I'd like a little candlelight, I pulled out one of the floral pots and added a candle and elevated it on a clear glass candlestick.<br />
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Hope you are enjoying a touch of fall in your area, or at least dreaming of fall and decorating...and thanks so much for visiting Sea Glass Cottage today!<br />
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Next time, I am sprucing up my kitchen and bringing in a touch of fall. Please come back to see what I'm "cooking up" for coastal kitchen decor and trust me, it is simple!<br />
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Lately, I have been seeing corrugated metal in many home decor stores, decorating magazines, and catalogs.<br />
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I love the vintage look that metal adds to my casual beach style, and I think it works really well with the fall items we're beginning to add to our homes.</div>
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My tiny powder room needed a few items as it was looking a little bare -- I found these two decor pieces at Michael's craft store and thought they would be perfect for this space.</div>
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This cute "Relax" sign (as if anyone needs to be reminded to relax at the beach!) fit perfectly under the window, and I loved the mixture of wood, metal, and rope. The frame was dark blue and did not go well with my sky blue and white decor. A quick coat of chalk paint was all it took to make it work.</div>
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This distressed frame with corrugated metal is perfect to hang a towel next to the powder room sink. </div>
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I'm on the lookout for more galvanized or corrugated metal items the next time I go to a flea market.....always thinking about ways to add texture and variety.<br />
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Next week, I will show you how I'm doing a little bit of coastal fall here at Sea Glass using this galvanized metal tray from Pier 1:<br />
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And please check out my <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/joannem9/metal-decor/">Metal Decor pinterest board</a> for art and decor inspiration!<br />
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Thanks for visiting Sea Glass Cottage today!<br />
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It's getting to be that time......summer's end. It's a melancholy feeling as the long, lazy days of summer are coming to a close.<br />
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Time to put away the suntan lotion, the bathing suits and beach towels as we get ready to usher in beautiful autumn.<br />
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For our family, fall means football games, spending time in the country, and hunting for the men. For our kids, it's back to their respective colleges. For me, it's curling up with good books and taking in all the beauty of my very favorite season.<br />
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It's back to school time, Halloween, Thanksgiving, building fires, drinking pumpkin spice coffee, and the glorious feeling of what we call "sweater weather." It's an event to celebrate when in the deep south we wake up to low humidity and a cool breeze!<br />
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As I look back over the past few months, it's been a whirlwind ~ from actively searching for a beach house to making the decision to purchase Sea Glass Cottage. It's been such an adventure flexing a new set of decorating "muscles" as I go room by room in the house adding personal touches and coastal decor.<br />
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It's been wonderful introducing my family and friends to our home away from home, and I hope everyone who visited so far has great memories. The last time we were here, my son and his sweetheart asked me to walk with them on the beach after dinner, and I captured these photos that I will forever hold in my heart.<br />
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The perfect summer's end.<br />
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Thanks for visiting Sea Glass Cottage today......hope your fall is filled with wonderful things!Joannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07716758796036142540noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172272575823337864.post-90416233635735146712015-08-25T00:00:00.000-07:002015-08-29T10:06:10.019-07:00Personalizing Your Home<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Does your home have a name?<br />
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Or is there a <b><i>motif</i></b> (design or decorative element) or personal style that is uniquely your own that is represented in your home?<br />
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Here in New Orleans, for instance, the fleur de lis is an often-used motif in decorating, fashion, and jewelry.<br />
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For my beach house in Gulf Shores, I have chosen beautiful sea glass to be not only the name, but our motif. Throughout our cottage, I have tried to incorporate the colors and textures of sea glass to personalize the beach house.<br />
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I am so happy that our family members and friends like our home's name so much, that they automatically associate sea glass with us. We have been fortunate to receive very thoughtful housewarming gifts from friends to help us celebrate this new chapter in our lives, and naturally many of them involve sea glass or the name Sea Glass Cottage.<br />
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One of the first gifts we received for Sea Glass was this cute home plaque from our real estate agent. I have it in the entrance hall to welcome guests when they first enter.<br />
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A group of dear friends surprised me with these personalized items for the kitchen -- pretty kitchen towels and tumblers imprinted with Sea Glass Cottage.<br />
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Another friend gifted us with these beautiful personalized bath towels!<br />
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All of the homes in my beach community have names and often have a plaque outside to show their name. I worked with an artist in Alabama (who has an <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/FreedSoulsDesign">etsy shop)</a> to design a metal plaque for Sea Glass Cottage that could withstand the harsh salt water and sun damage. She came up with this design to place near our address on the front porch.<br />
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And last, but not least, who knew that there was actually Sea Glass wine? I sure was surprised when I received several bottles of Sea Glass wine!<br />
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It's fun incorporating my house name and sea glass motif into my home decor.<br />
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I love decorating with baskets for their color and textures, and the fact that they are so useful in keeping things organized is an added bonus. I use them in just about every room in the house to organize bath towels and accessories, books and magazines, pillows and throws, and seasonal florals.<br />
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This basket shown here is one of my recent finds at my local At Home store, and I keep it right next to my favorite spot on the sofa with a cozy throw, a few pillows, and my favorite magazines.<br />
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This next beautiful basket is a new favorite from Birch Lane -- in the shape of a shell!<br />
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I just grabbed a handful of silk flowers I had displayed on the coffee table and stuffed them in the shell basket. It looks so pretty, and I will soon replace these flowers for something a bit more autumnal.<br />
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I can't wait to play around with this shell basket -- I'm sure it's going to find it's way into every room in the house eventually.<br />
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I have a <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/joannem9/baskets/">Pinterest board</a> specifically for inspiration and ideas for decorating with baskets (all home styles). Be sure to check those out!<br />
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I'd love to hear from you -- Thanks so much for stopping by Sea Glass Cottage today!<br />
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